Overnutrition
MONDO:0003916An imbalanced nutritional status resulting from excessive intake of nutrients. Generally, overnutrition generates an energy imbalance between food consumption and energy expenditure leading to disorders such as obesity.
3247 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 15 tagged with Overnutrition itself.
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Sub-types of Overnutrition
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Obesity disorder 2,907 trials · 3,019 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Morbid obesity 224 trials
- Inherited obesity 8 trials · 9 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome 301 trials · 357 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Metabolic syndrome X 338 trials
- LIPE-related familial partial lipodystrophy 0 trials
- Abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome 3 0 trials
- Abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome 4 0 trials
- Abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome quantitative trait locus 2 0 trials
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Hypervitaminosis A 0 trials
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Hypervitaminosis D 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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New weight loss drugs enter human testing – could they beat placebo?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two experimental drugs, PF-08653945 and PF-08653944, given alone or together, for weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity. About 872 participants will receive either the drugs or a placebo injection. The main goal is to see how much weight they lose over…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New weekly shot could help diabetics shed pounds
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests a new medicine called MET097, given as a weekly injection, to help adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes lose weight. About 999 people will take part, with two-thirds getting the real drug and one-third getting a placebo. The study lasts a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a higher dose of tirzepatide tackle diabetes and obesity together?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests different doses of tirzepatide in 414 adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity who already take metformin. The goal is to see if the drug helps with weight loss and blood sugar control. Participants receive either tirzepatide or a placebo for about 89 week…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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One diet plan to fight two forms of malnutrition in kids?
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests a combined nutrition education package for mothers of children under five in Debre Berhan, Ethiopia. The program promotes dietary diversity, limits high-energy foods, and guides food choices to address undernutrition and overnutrition at the same time. Researcher…
Sponsor: Debre Berhan University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can coaching new moms stop baby obesity before it starts?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether coaching for Latino mothers on how to feed and put their babies to sleep can prevent obesity in the first two years of life. About 256 mothers and their healthy full-term infants will receive either group coaching or text-based support. The goal is to hel…
Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Does a Mother's weight change the chemistry of her breast milk?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are studying whether a mother's weight and blood sugar during pregnancy affect the makeup of her breast milk, and whether those differences influence how her baby grows. The study will follow pregnant women with a range of body sizes, including those with gestational …
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Edible ABCs: a tasty way to fight childhood obesity?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether Eatable Alphabet cards—a fun, child-friendly nutrition tool—can help kids ages 2 to 10 with overweight or obesity eat more fruits and vegetables. About 160 children in a weight management program will use the cards, and parents will report changes in thei…
Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC